Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)

Title:

Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: Briefly describe the cutting-edge projects or technologies the candidate will be working on.
• Collaborative Environment: Highlight the team dynamics and any unique aspects of the workplace culture.
• Impactful Work: Explain how the candidate’s work will make a difference in the company and the broader field.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, update, and/or review RMF documentation to include Security Plans, Implementation Plans, Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), and Risk Assessment Reports.
• Assess system compliance against NIST, DoD, and IC security requirements to include the NIST 800-53 and 800-171 controls, and DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Requirements Guides (SRGs).
• Devise solutions to complex problems that require the regular use of expertise and creativity.
• Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) knowledge on matters related to RMF activities across various systems and networks.
• Oversee the development and implementation of information security policies, procedures, and guidelines in accordance with industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and required government policy (e.g. JSIG, NISPOM, NIST SP 800-171, NIST 800-53).
• Participate in sessions aimed at identifying, planning, and executing strategies in response to emerging cybersecurity policies.
• Maintain awareness and knowledge of evolving security and risk management standards and communicate and apply relevant changes to existing processes.
• Oversee the development and implementation of information security policies, procedures, and guidelines in accordance with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the security of new and existing systems and applications.
• Lead or attend meetings with system stakeholders to discuss statuses of efforts.

Work Environment:

• Location: On-Site with some Remote flexibility
• Travel Requirements: Minimal travel required
• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

• Top Secret Clearance: Must possess DoD Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain SCI.
• Bachelor’s Degree in computer, Information Systems or related field and at least ten (10) years of relevant work experience in IT or Cybersecurity.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience performing ISSM or ISSO duties in classified environments.
• DoD 8570-compliant IAM Level III certification (CISSP preferred).
• Experience with cloud service providers (CSPs) (e.g. AWS, Azure).
• Demonstrated experience with Risk Management Framework.
• Familiarity and experience with tools such as eMASS, ACAS, SCAP, and Fortify.
• Experience in assessing systems using NIST 800-53 and/or DISA STIGs and SRGs.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Desired:

• Team Leadership: Demonstrated leadership skills in a collaborative environment.
• Continuous Improvement: Commitment to ongoing professional development and innovation.
• Defense Sector Experience: Previous experience in the defense sector or with DoD projects.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Basic Compensation:

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation: $125K – $187K 

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY AT KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture.

These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.